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Why Avoiding Costly Coding Mistakes Is More Critical Than Ever

HIT Consultant

Physicians should emphasize their value in terms of patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Value-Based Care Initiatives: Participating in value-based care models and accountable care organizations can lead to increased reimbursement based on improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

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HHS Proposes Rule to Establish Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking

HIT Consultant

Under the Medicare Shared Savings Program, a healthcare provider that is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), ACO participant, or ACO provider or supplier would be deemed ineligible to participate in the program for a period of at least one year.

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Patient Engagement Strategies for Marketing Success

Healthcare Success

It has application in value-based care, patient population health, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and health management organizations (HMOs). to prevent or improve chronic health conditions. Make healthcare accessible Access to care is a barrier for many rural and underserved populations.

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Chronic Condition Prevention: What the New FDA Tobacco Rule Could Mean for Public Health

Health Dialog

Food and Drug Administration aims to reduce the use of tobacco, which remains the leading cause of preventable chronic conditions and death in the United States. A major concern is that the new regulations could stunt use of e-cigarettes as an effective smoking cessation aid. Tags: Accountable Care.

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

ACO Accountable Care Organizations. CBCM Community Based Care Management Program. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PH-MCO Physical Health Managed Care Organization. RAE Regional Accountable Entity. USPSTF United States Preventative Services Task Force. Acronym Guide.

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Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

There are currently some Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that cover the cost of CHW services through Medicaid administrative payments. Christiana Care’s Health Ambassador Program is funded through the federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

High-quality, integrated care requires strong system-level partnerships, information and data sharing, and family-centered practices. Yet, states often face barriers to integrated care including a lack of trust across agencies, privacy regulations that may hinder data sharing, and misaligned eligibility, enrollment, and referral systems.